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10 March 2006, 07:28
retreever
elephant guns to the range photos added
This is the start of my practicing for the Selous this summer.. Nineteen weeks but whose counting... Big Grin

Members of the team my son, Doc52, BigFive Jack

Taking an array of rifles to the range and practice on buf target I have obtained..The shooters will be putting out alot of lead...

458 Lott, 3--375's, 450 dakota, 450#2NE, and a 500NE
Will have photos and a couple of video clips...

Any other AR members can join us Saturday 9am at Restaurant RT.100 Fogelsville across from Holiday Inn
Mike


Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
10 March 2006, 17:35
577NitroExpress
Mike:

Wish I could make the trip, but I know my old man will have a great time with ya'll.

I can't wait to see the pics and video clips!

When the .577 is finished, we'll have to plan another shoot! Butch already asked us to send him video of us shooting it!


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10 March 2006, 18:43
retreever
BTT


Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
11 March 2006, 06:31
Dulcinea
Hi MIke,

That would be a good enough reason to drive up and visit but, a good friend of ours is a docent at the Air and Space Museum at Dulles. He is taking the Mrs and I on a private tour tommorrow. I have been looking forward to this for some time. Let me know the next time you are going to make a day of it.

Keith


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13 March 2006, 03:56
BigFiveJack
I still have a foolish grim on my face, "Ear To Ear"



Jack

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13 March 2006, 05:25
Frank Martinez
Thanks for the PM and clip. You had the finesse of a real Elephant hunter when you let loose with that double. Great stuff.

It is great that you are continuing to share your adventures with us.
Frank
13 March 2006, 05:30
retreever
Guys we did have a great time..and I will post pics here when I get them to T Carr...I hope they can put the clips here also..
We will be doing it again....

Mike


Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
13 March 2006, 06:55
BigFiveJack
I put up a little bit of a lengthy post about this event on the Double Rifle Forum.



Jack

OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}

14 March 2006, 03:10
T.Carr

450#2, 416rem, 458 lott, 500NE, 375 Win, 375 Savage, 450 Dakota, 375 Dakota




retreever, son Matt, BigFive Jack, Doc52, & Cats
14 March 2006, 05:12
NitroX
Some heavy artillery in the photo above. thumb


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14 March 2006, 06:09
T.Carr
VIDEO CLIP

http://photobucket.com/albums/v234/Kidevu/Videos/

The read only password to view this album is: fun



{Let me know if this works, as it is my first attempt at posting video}.

Regards,

Terry

P.S.
Try clicking on this photo and see if it works (let me know whether you need the password fun to access the video through this link)

14 March 2006, 06:29
mikeh416Rigby
The video didn't work for me. I only got the one photo.
14 March 2006, 06:31
T.Carr
Did you click on the photo once you have accessed Photobucket (new page opens with the photo) and then click it again (to run the video)? That is the way it works for me.

Regards,

Terry



Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns]
14 March 2006, 06:34
.366torque
quote:
Originally posted by T.Carr:

450#2, 416rem, 458 lott, 500NE, 375 Win, 375 Savage, 450 Dakota, 375 Dakota




retreever, son Matt, BigFive Jack, Doc52, & Cats
That 500 NE is real attention grabber!! Gorgeous rifle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
14 March 2006, 06:37
mikeh416Rigby
OK, that was the trick. Worked fine once I learned how to follow your directions.
14 March 2006, 08:37
bulldog563
What make are the 2 DR's?


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14 March 2006, 08:50
Teat Hound
Thanks for sharing! Nice rifles


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14 March 2006, 15:34
retreever
The 450#2 is a Champlin Famars and the

Merkel 500NE 3inch


Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
15 March 2006, 00:31
Canuck
Hey Terry,

I got the video to work. You might want to try www.huntingfootage.com for sharing vids. Very quick and user friendly.

Cheers,
Canuck



15 March 2006, 03:38
Oldcoyote
Terry

The photos by mikeh416 shows some wheeled duffle bags. Do you know the brand and how they like them?

Thanks


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15 March 2006, 03:52
Doc52
Mike, Matt, And Jack,
Had a blast with you all on Saturday! I'm glad I was able to make it! I hope we can do another get together as soon as the .577 gets here, or earlier as it might be a couple more months for the engraving to be finished!


Doc52
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15 March 2006, 04:21
T.Carr
quote:
Originally posted by Oldcoyote:
Terry

The photos by mikeh416 shows some wheeled duffle bags. Do you know the brand and how they like them?

Thanks


Sorry, I wasn't there (just posted the photos for Retreever). You'll have to ask one of the guys who was there.

Regards,

Terry



Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns]
15 March 2006, 15:00
jbderunz
quote:
Originally posted by retreever:
The 450#2 is a Champlin Famars and the

Merkel 500NE 3inch


Mike,

The famars is a very great rifle,the epitome of of luxuous rifles.
I hope You take great care of it. Not sure they might be more than 50 in the USA.

In 2 weeks, at the Rambouillet Fair, we (Wink, Edmond, Boghossian, Dombrax, StuC) will meet Mrs Abbiatico on the Famars stand. Have You any request we can convey?

good luck


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20 March 2006, 05:26
Doc52
jbderunz,
Who's the HOTTIE in the Picture, Give her my AR screen name!!!!!


Doc52
B. Searcy & Co .577 NE
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20 March 2006, 05:47
juanpozzi
Nice battery of rifles i have several heavies and i love them .Juan


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20 March 2006, 07:36
BaxterB
is the Champlin one of the ones Champlin/Famars did back in the 90's or do they still collaborate on Doubles? I thought they only did that for a short time. _BAxter

p.s. That Merkel looks amazing. I have always like their shotguns abut as of yet, not fooled with the doubles...
20 March 2006, 08:11
retreever
Baxter,

Yes it is a Champlin Famars..My friend gave it to me to take and shoot and use and take back to Africa...

Mike


Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
22 March 2006, 00:57
BigFiveJack
I just read this whole thread through and I am again wearing my "stupid GRIN" Big Grin !!!!!



Jack

OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}

22 March 2006, 05:36
bulldog563
quote:
Originally posted by retreever:
Baxter,

Yes it is a Champlin Famars..My friend gave it to me to take and shoot and use and take back to Africa...

Mike


That is a man who really values your friendship and loves his rifle to want it to see Africa again. You are a lucky man. Beautiful rifle.


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